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Cultivate – PSALMS 26-50 by Tommy Lee PSALM 26: Have you ever had to endure a false accusation? David did. Unpacking this psalm a bit, it appears that David was accused of living unfaithfully (v.3b), of being yoked with corrupt men (vs.4,5), and of great insincerity in his faith (vs.6-8). But David here proclaims before the Lord that, as to these matters, his conscience is clear (vs.1,11,12). And as he invites God to inspect and test his life (v.2), he also prays for God to take action on his behalf (v.1a,9,10). Psalm 26 is another "Psalm of Petition," as was Psalm 25. But note the heart of this petition: it is a fully absorbed love for the presence and the house of God (vs.6-8). Does David's love for God make our love look "faint"? C.S. Lewis: "It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.” The source of David's great joy is his treasured yet costly allegiance to the Lord. Let that kind of joy give voice to your prayers this week. We'll pray it together on Sunday. The Lord has given you the Psalter so that you might worship him with all of your heart, in every single circumstance of life. PSALM 27: Just look at the vocabulary of this Psalm: evildoers, adversaries, foes, the day of trouble, enemies, enemies again, etc. And yet, at the heart of everything: "One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple" (v.4). Is that our heart, in the midst of great trial and tribulation? Psalm 27 is a "Psalm of Trust," as were 16 and 23. Reading the three of them together is quite fortifying during times of restless anxiety. As verse 1 asks: "Whom shall I fear?... Of whom shall I be afraid?"... indeed! Consider the wisdom of C.H. Spurgeon: "Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.” The protection of the Lord, the joy of being in his presence, the implicit loyalty and trust of his servants... let these themes fashion your prayers this week. We'll pray it together on Sunday. "I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise" (Psalm 138.1). PSALM 28: In v.2, David asks the Lord to hear the voice of his pleas for mercy. And in v.6, he blesses the Lord, "for he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy." And that's a significant theme of this Psalm. In vs.1 & 2, David is begging the Lord to hear him. In vs.3-5, David is reflecting on the fate of the wicked (those who do not repent of their sins), and asking the Lord to keep him from that fate. In vs.6 & 7, David gives praise to the Lord, for the Lord has heard David's cry. And then the Psalm ends (vs.8 & 9) with David praying for the Lord to do this for all of his people. Psalm 28 is a "Psalm of Lament," bringing before the Lord this fear of being reckoned with the wicked and cast away. Have you ever known that fear? Here the answer from the Lord is clear, and David immediately begins praying this way for all of God's people. I love the last line of this Psalm: "Be their shepherd and carry them forever." See Isaiah 40.11; 46.3-4; 63.9 to enjoy more of that theme. Let that joy brighten your prayers this week. We'll pray it together on Sunday. "I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word" (Psalm 138.2). PSALM 29: I love the way that one author (the very recently deceased J.A. Motyer) revels in this Psalm: "It is best simply to let the wonder and awesomeness of this psalm sweep and swirl around us until we are so possessed in spirit by the majesty of the Lord that we too cry 'Glory.'" Psalm 29 is a "Psalm of Revelation," powerfully declaring to us the "wonder and awesomeness" of our God. Do you see his majesty in heaven (vs.1,2)? Do you hear his mighty voice crashing over the sea, through Lebanon and Sirion, and into the wilderness of Kadesh (vs.3-9)? Can we try to comprehend the one who is enthroned over the universe right now, giving strength, blessing, and peace to his people (vs.10,11)? This is a vigorous Psalm, attempting to more fully express just who the Lord is, using his name (Yahweh, "the LORD") no less than 18 times! Let that vigor breathe life into your prayers this week. We'll pray it together on Sunday. "On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased" (Psalm 138.3). PSALM 30: The title says that David wrote this Psalm for the dedication of the Temple. The Temple is the Lord's "house" (see 2 Samuel 7.5; 1 Kings 6.1). This is what was prayed and sung on the day of its dedication. What if we used these same themes in praying over our church today? What if each of us used these same themes in praying over and dedicating our own personal "house" to the Lord and to his praise? Psalm 30 is a "Psalm for Times of Trouble," and there is much trouble that is referenced therein. But note that the Psalmist has also now seen restoration, salvation, and healing. And his delight, joy, thanksgiving, and praise shine beautifully through every verse. Mourning has been turned into dancing (v.11). There's an interesting confession of a foolish, over-confident boast in vs.6-10. That kind of carelessness reminds one of Proverbs 1.32,33: "the complacency of fools destroys them; but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster." Perhaps that manner of confession should be brought into your prayers this week? We'll pray it together on Sunday. "All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth, and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord" (Psalm 138.4,5). PSALM 31: How do you typically meet a crisis in your life? There are several less-than-helpful ways to meet a crisis. But in prayerfully submitting ourselves to this Psalm this week, let's seek to grow into a faithful response to our crises. Note here how David turns to the Lord in his crisis, with prayer and renewed commitment. And notice how the Lord hears and shows steadfast love (vs.21,22). And notice how David now calls upon us to learn this way of meeting crises in our lives (vs.23,24). Psalm 30 is a "Psalm of God's Faithfulness," reminding us that our times are in God's hand (v.15). And the rest of the Bible shows us how useful this Psalm is to our faith. Jonah drew upon v.6, Jeremiah drew upon v.13, and Jesus Himself drew upon v.5. Everyone has crises from time to time, don't they? Explore how this Psalm, in some ways, covers the same ground twice: vs.1-8 and then again in vs.9-24. And let that doubled-down emphasis leave its mark on your own prayers this week. We'll pray it together on Sunday. "Though I walk in the midst of trouble,you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me" (Psalm 138.7). PSALM 32: Before jumping into Psalm 32, I encourage you to review the shameful episode in King David's life that is recounted in 2 Samuel 11. And then read 2 Samuel 12, noting especially the astonishing verse 13: "David said to Nathan, 'I have sinned against the Lord.' And Nathan said to David, 'The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die.'" Is that not remarkable? As soon as David acknowledges his sin, stops covering his iniquity, and confesses his transgression, he is forgiven. Now turn to and savor the goodness of Psalm 32, especially v.5. Psalm 32 is a "Penitential Psalm," taking us deeper into the confession of our sin. And notice what the first word of this Psalm is—the first word of a Psalm leading us back into restored fellowship with God. It is "Blessed." To be reconciled to God is true and lasting happiness. That blessed happiness is expressed here both positively and negatively (by recalling the miseries of what it's like to have lost fellowship with God). Let the blessed joy of forgiveness shine through your prayers this week.
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